This was a great read! I remembered the name Davydenko, but could not put a name to the face until the first video. I can tell he really keeps his opponent deep and eventually makes them hit an error while also not hitting a lot of winners himself.
Given that men's tennis has shifted with this next gen, it would be really interesting to see if the women's game has also shifted technically over the years and how. I wouldn't think it would as much since power isn't usually what dominates women's tennis!
This was a great read! I remembered the name Davydenko, but could not put a name to the face until the first video. I can tell he really keeps his opponent deep and eventually makes them hit an error while also not hitting a lot of winners himself.
Given that men's tennis has shifted with this next gen, it would be really interesting to see if the women's game has also shifted technically over the years and how. I wouldn't think it would as much since power isn't usually what dominates women's tennis!
I feel like the women's game hasn't adjusted as much, although their are some examples (Sakkari's forehand) that have some of these forehand features.
Nice to read your thoughts on Thiem, would love to see a piece on Thiem and his recovery efforts thus far